DigiMuzik Africa: No Man’s Track Challenge Official Rules

 

Last Updated: 2025/03/24


1. Eligibility to enter the competition

  • Open to aspiring music artists aged 18+ (minors require parental consent).

  • Employees of DigiMuzik Africa, affiliates, or immediate family are also eligible.


2. How to Enter

Monthly Submission Window: Entries open on the 1st and close on the last day of each month (11:59 SAST).

  • Visit Our Website
    Go to www.digimuzik.africa. On the homepage, look for the “No Man’s Track Challenge” banner.

  • Click the Banner
    When you click on the banner, you’ll be redirected to the “form-completion page where you will be required to provide your basic information for enlistment as a competitor.

  • Competition Rules page
    On click the “Enter The Competition” button, you will now be redirected to our official Competition page. This page has all the details you need.

  • Read the Competition Rules
    Before you begin, make sure to review the rules and guidelines. This ensures a fair and fun competition for everyone.

  • Song and Lyrics DownloadNow you may proceed to downloading the song and lyrics below under “DOWNLOADS


3. Submission Requirements

  • Vocals must match the original song’s key, tempo, and structure.

  • No profanity, hate speech, or copyrighted material (outside the provided track).

  • Your polished vocal that matches the original song must be submitted via email: jongionline@gmail.com
  • Disqualification for:

    • Plagiarism, AI-generated vocals, or third-party submissions.

    • Technical errors (e.g., corrupted files, misformatted tracks).


4. Judging & Voting

  • Criteria:

    • Vocal Quality (pitch, tone, clarity).

    • Creativity (interpretation, emotional delivery).

    • Technical Mastery (timing, synchronization with instrumental).

  • Judging panel includes industry professionals. Public voting may influence results (if applicable).


5. Prizes

  • Winner(s) will:

    • Have their vocals synced to the original instrumental and published on popular streaming platforms (e.g., Spotify) for free, and you’ll be credited as the artist.

    • The winner will be notified via email within 7 days of the contest closing.
    • We’ll announce the winner on our website and social media channels, after we have notified the winner.

    • Be credited as the “Featured Artist” on the track.
    • Receive 50% royalties from streams/sales (terms outlined in a separate contract).
    • Next Month’s Challenge: Don’t worry if you miss this month—there will be a new track and new chances to shine every month!

6. Intellectual Property

  • Participants retain rights to their vocals but grant DigiMuzik:

    • non-exclusive license to use submissions for promotional purposes.

  • Winners transfer exclusive rights to their vocals for synchronization with the original track.

  • Original song rights remain with the copyright holder (credited appropriately).


7. Liability & Disclaimers

  • DigiMuzik is not responsible for:

    • Lost submissions, technical errors, or internet failures.

    • Misuse of participant data (see Privacy Policy).

  • DigiMuzik reserves the right to disqualify entries or cancel the contest at its discretion.


8. Publicity

  • By entering, participants agree to the use of their name, likeness, and entry for promotional purposes.


9. Amendments


10. Governing Law

  • Governed by the relevant laws of South Africa. Disputes resolved via arbitration.


By submitting your entry, you confirm acceptance of these rules.
For questions, contact enquiries@digimuzik.africa.

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